Fifty years after he debuted on the rhythm and blues scene, Smokey Robinson is still very much a presence in the music industry. He tells American Way how he got from Detroit’s West Grand Boulevard to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Read More

A variety of dive programs at aquariums around the United States are opening the eyes of children — and of experienced divers — to the many wonders  Read More

In a salute to Black History Month, American Way takes you on a blues and civil rights tour of the Mississippi Delta.  Read More

The story of one man’s quest to save lives — and to establish quality health care — in Los Cabos, Mexico.  Read More

Finding a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone can be a nerve-racking, worrisome task. I mean, we just wrapped up Christmas two months ago, and really, what’s left to give? Then, in the case of new relationships, there’s always the added headache of trying to find that one perfect gift that balances “Hey, I like you, and I want to keep seeing you” with “But seriously, don’t worry, I don’t have us walking down the aisle just yet.”  Read More

As any self-respecting nerd knows, science fiction films such as RoboCop and Terminator have long predicted technology that allows users to integrate matrices of streaming data into what they see. Thanks to augmented reality, the future is upon us — but it uses cell phones and webcams, not cyborg appendages. Informally known as AR, augmented reality merges virtual and real worlds using a layer of digital information.  Read More

Over the years, indelible images of Mardi Gras have been seared into our collective consciousness — beads, puddles of beer, lascivious costumes, and scenes of outright debauchery. Yet in post-K (Katrina) Mardi Gras, the accent is on celebrations for kids, families, fashionistas, even foodies. The fun begins the morning of Fat Tuesday, which falls on February 16 this year. Here are some of the high notes, along with one show-stopping alternative.  Read More

Up-and-comer Emma Roberts can handle adult dramas and teen fare with equal aplomb. This month, she gets romantic in Valentine’s Day.  Read More

As RJD2, Ramble John Krohn creates soulful compositions by sampling the work of other artists. Judging by the length and scope of his résumé, he’s doing something right.  Read More

Jack McBrayer’s roles don’t vary much, but that’s the way he — and his fans — likes it.  Read More

Who says reality TV is all fake? We put BILL AND GIULIANA RANCIC — the husband-and-wife stars of Style Network’s Giuliana & Bill — to the test.  Read More